News Archives
Fall Semester 2011
Nominations for HES Alumni and Friends Awards are Due December 30th
Posted: Dec. 19, 2011
Nominations for the HES Alumni and Friends Awards are due Friday,December 30th. The three types of awards are:
- New Professional Award
- Citation of Merit
- Distinguished Service Award
Once all nominations are received (please send them to Amy Sanders), they will be passed along to the committee comprised of HES alumni board members for review. These awards will then be announced and awards formally presented during HES Week. PLEASE NOTE: All nominees must agree to be present on Thursday, March 22nd to officially receive the award at the Alumni and Friends Awards Reception (5:30 – 7:30pm in the Reynolds Alumni Center)
How do I submit the nomination?
Please see nomination form for details and forward all nominations to Amy Sanders, 14 Gwynn Hall. You may also submit your nomination FORM online. However, please note that you MUST also still send to me via hard copy any letters of recommendation and resumes.
The Week of the Parenting Journey
Posted: Oct. 24, 2011
Columbia Cares for Kids, a community organization led by Central Missouri Community Action agency, will be bringing Wally Goddard from the University of Arkansas back to town for “The Week of the Parenting Journey” (Monday, Nov. 7 – Friday, Nov. 11). Dr. Goddard will give several parenting presentations:
- Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 9:30am-12:30pm at the Columbia Public Library
- Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Lange Middle School
- Thursday November 10, 2011 from 3:00pm-4:30pm at the MU Student Center
Student/Alumni Networking Event
Posted: Oct. 21, 2011
The School of Social Work Alumni Organization, the Council of Student Social Workers and Phi Alpha Honor Society are co-sponsoring a Student/Alumni Networking event on Wednesday, November 9th from 6:15-7:30 p.m.
There will be "speed networking" with current SSW students and fun Fall treats! You'll have the chance to visit with students about their placements and projects the students will be eager to hear about your career path and professional experiences.
I encourage alumni to join us in the Clark Hall Lounge on Wednesday, November 9th at 6:15pm.
This event is not limited to Mizzou Alumni Association members. All MU social work grads are welcome. I urge you to e-mail this information to your colleagues and personally invite them to join us. The students would really benefit from having a variety of practice fields represented.
Please RSVP to Deborah Simmons at simmonsd@missouri.edu by Friday, November 4th. We look forward to seeing you November 9th!
The Pruitt-Igoe Myth: Documentary Film and Continuing Education Event on Ethics
Posted: June 6, 2011
The School of Social Work will host a continuing education event, including a documentary film, Q&A with the film director and ethics workshop, on Friday, September 16, 2011 in Memorial Union. The film, entitled The Pruitt-Igoe Myth: An Urban History, explores the short life of the Pruitt-Igoe housing development, which was opened in 1954 to meet the public housing needs of an overcrowded city. Two decades later, with its highly-publicized demolition, Pruitt-Igoe became a potent international symbol of failure, a failure that has been used to critique Modernist architecture, attack public assistance programs and stigmatize public housing residents. The film attempts to reassess the complex history of Pruitt-Igoe within the larger post-War context of segregation, poverty and urban population decline.
If you are interested in learning more about The Pruitt-Igoe Myth, please visit the website and view the trailer at www.pruitt-igoe.com, or you can find more information on Facebook.
Spring Semester 2011
Distinguished Lecture Series in Psychology
Posted: Aug. 31, 2011
Nancy Eisenberg, Regents Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University, will be the first speaker in the 2011-12 Distinguished Lecture Series in Psychology on Thursday, September 8 in Jesse Wrench Auditorium (S107 Memorial Union) from 3:30 to 5pm. The title of Dr. Eisenberg's talk is "Emotion-related self-regulation: Conceptualization and relations with adjustment."
A reception at Sycamore on Broadway will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 that evening. Please RSVP no later than Monday, Sept. 5th to Kelly Davis if you plan to attend the reception (daviskel@missouri.edu). Your response is very much appreciated as we use these responses to estimate the amount of food to order.
A brief abstract and bio for Dr. Eisenberg's talk can be found below:
Emotion-related self-regulation: Conceptualization and relations with adjustment. A variety of constructs have historically been considered when discussing emotion regulation. Eisenberg will discuss different conceptualizations of emotion-related regulation and differentiate between effortful control and aspects of control that are less voluntary (reactive control). After briefly discussing how these constructs are typically measured, she will discuss the possible relationship between self-regulation and reactive control, and how it relates to adjustment and maladjustment. Finally, she will briefly present findings indicating that individual differences in children’s self-regulation appear to mediate between positive (or negative) parenting practices and children’s maladjustment.
Dr. Nancy Eisenberg, Regents Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University, has published numerous books, chapters, and papers on socioemotional and moral development. She is editor of the /Handbook of Child Psychology, Vol. 3/, and she is the founding editor of the new Society for Research in Child Development journal, /Child Development Perspectives/, and past editor of /Psychological Bulletin/. She is the 2007 recipient of the Ernest R. Hilgard Award for a Career Contribution to General Psychology (APA); the 2008 recipient of the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award; the 2009 recipient of the G. Stanley Hall Award Recipient Award for Distinguished Contribution to Developmental Psychology (APA); and the 2011 William James Fellow Career Contribution Award (APS).
Now Accepting Applications for the Military Social Work Graduate Certificate
Posted: May 31, 2011
The Graduate Certificate in Military Social Work is designed to expand the pool of professionals who are qualified to work in settings with military personnel, veterans and their families. The Certificate focuses on clinical practice strategies of social work intervention with military personnel and their families to improve the mental health and health of this population. Military Graduate Certificate Applications for Fall 2011 are due August 1st by 5pm.
SSW Doctoral Student's Research Featured on MU News Bureau
Posted: May 9, 2011
Michelle Kaiser, a doctoral student at the MU School of Social Work, was recently featured on the MU News Bureau website in an article entitled, "Availability of Local Food Key to Improving Food Security, MU Expert Says."
2011 SSW Annual Awards Program Winners
Posted: Apr. 25, 2011
The 2011 School of Social Work (SSW) Annual Awards were presented at the Spring Forum on April 8, 2011 in Columbia, MO. The awards program is sponsored by the School of Social Work Alumni Organization (SSWAO), a division of the Mizzou Alumni Association. The awards program was started in 1995 by the SSWAO to recognize the outstanding achievements of faculty, alumni, students and social service agencies. Through the awards program, the SSWAO and MAA express pride and appreciation for these individuals and their service to higher education and the profession of social work. These awards are the highest honor bestowed upon the school's alumni, faculty and students each year by the SSW and the SSWAO.
Undergraduate SSW Student Recognized as a Truman Scholar
Posted: Apr. 14, 2011
Congratulations to Kam Phillips, an undergraduate student at the MU School of Social Work, for being recognized as a Truman Scholar. The scholarship was announced on Mar. 31, 2011 by the Truman Foundation.
MU is the only institution in the state of Missouri to have a Truman Scholar in 2011.
Kam is also featured on mtvU's Top of the Class.
SSW Alumni Board Proposes Changes to Bylaws
Posted: Mar. 9, 2011
The SSW Alumni Board has proposed changes to the bylaws. If anyone has comments or questions about the bylaws, please e-mail Deborah Simmons by Thursday, March 31st.
School of Social Work 2011 Spring Forum
Posted: Mar. 8, 2011
The MU School of Social Work will host its 2011 Spring Forum on April 8, 2011 from 8:00am-12:00pm at the Old Alumni Center located at 1105 Carrie Francke Drive, Columbia, MO. The topic for the forum is "Trauma and Mental Health Among Low-Income Women: Implications for Social Work Practice." Guest speakers will include Dr. Kim Anderson and Dr. Martha Markward.
Through My Eyes: Capturing a Seemingly Invisible Lifestyle through the Camera Lens
Posted: Feb. 28, 2011
Rainbow House teamed up with homeless youth, as well as local photographer Jon Cook. Cook worked with local residents of the Homeless Youth Program of Rainbow House, both in teaching them photography and telling a story of their encounter with homelessness. The School of Social Work will host the set of nine photographs taken by Rainbow House residents that were recently shown at the Daniel Boone Regional Library. The photos will be displayed in Clark Hall classrooms 737 and 531, during class sessions.
November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month and Rainbow House is working to create awareness of a very real problem right here in Columbia. For more information, go to www.rainbowhouse.org.
Human Development and Family Studies 2011 Diversity Lecture
Posted: Feb. 28, 2011
The HDFS 2011 Diversity Lecture will be held in Allen Auditorium (A&S Building) from 3:00-4:15 PM on March 7, 2011. The speaker will be Dr. Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh, the William B. Ransford Professor in the Department of Sociology and the Institute for Research in African-American Studies at Columbia University, NYC. The title of his talk will be Black Market Justice: MaintainingLaw and Order in the Urban Ghetto. This Diversity Lecture is co-sponsored by the School of Social Work and the Department of Human Development and Family Studies.
Supporting Our Soldiers: Social Work Training in Behavioral Health and Family Programs for Returning Veterans
Posted: Feb. 11, 2011
Save the date for Supporting Our Soldiers: Social Work Training in Behavioral Health and Family Programs for Returning Veterans on April 15, 2011 at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, Danforth Campus. Learn how to help returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans and their families in their communities. This training is designed for behavioral health, community, school and military/veteran service providers to identify, assist and to refer returning veterans to appropriate behavioral health and youth and family programs.
Fall Semester 2010
SSW Gives Back to the Community
Posted: Dec. 13, 2010
Working with the Voluntary Action Center, the School of Social Work adopted one family in need this holiday season. Faculty and staff were generous in contributing $600 worth of food, clothes, toys and needed household items.
SSW Alumni Organization is Calling for Nominations
Posted: Dec. 7, 2010
The University Missouri School of Social Work Alumni Organization invites you to nominate students, faculty members, alumni, or community agencies for a School of Social Work Annual Alumni Award. The Awards Program is sponsored by the School of Social Work Alumni Organization (SSWAO), a division of the Mizzou Alumni Association. These awards are the highest honor bestowed upon alumni, faculty, students, and community agencies each year by the School of Social Work and its Alumni Organization.
Consider nominating your field student, a co-worker, a colleague, or an agency. By nominating someone for the Awards Program, you not only pay tribute to the specific contributions of the individual, but also bring validation and recognition to the profession.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2011 Awards Program. Submission deadline is January 31, 2011. Nomination forms with award criteria can be downloaded by clicking here. Awards will be presented at the School of Social Work's Spring Forum. Nominations are accepted from both members of the alumni organization and non-members. Nominees may also be member or non-members.
If you have any questions regarding the nomination form, please contact Deborah Simmons at simmonsd@missouri.edu. The Awards Committee looks forward to receiving your nomination.
KOMU Reports on Upcoming Helmet Heroes Auction
Posted: Oct. 26, 2010
Local news station, KOMU 8, featured the upcoming Helmet Heroes: Art Auction and Wine Reception (sponsored by the School of Social Work), during their "Sarah's Stories" feature on last nights broadcast. View the story here: http://bit.ly/98BVfy.
BSW Student Shares Study Abroad Experiences in England
Posted: Sep. 27, 2010
Jenna Engler, a recent graduate from the BSW program at the University of Missouri's School of Social Work, received a scholarship to study abroad at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England during the Spring 2010 semester. Jenna was fortunate to have the opportunity to volunteer abroad while in England and has shared her experiences by writing an article.
Phi Alpha is selling SSW window stickers
Posted: July 29, 2010
Drop by the School of Social Work office, located at 729 Clark Hall, and pick up a static window sticker for your car. There are two designs to choose from and they're just $6 each. Cash or checks, made out to Phi Alpha, are accepted.
SSW Will Host Ethics Workshop
Posted: July 21, 2010
The School of Social Work will host an Ethics Workshop entitled, "When Rights Collide: Ethical Dilemmas and Social Work Practice," on Friday, September 24, 2010 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm in N201/202 Memorial Union, University of Missouri campus, Columbia, MO. Dr. Paul Sundet, associate professor emeritus, will present at the event. Dr. Sundet's presentation will review the current code of ethics and provide participants with case vignettes, to explore in small groups, that are similar to ethical dilemmas encountered in practice. This workshop satisfies the three-contact hour ethics requirement, as outlined by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers. Please RSVP to Deborah Simmons at simmonsd@missouri.edu or call (573) 882-4447 before 9/10/10. Please make checks payable to University of Missouri. Costs are as follows: $5 for parking/hangtag, $15 for field instructors and $20 for all other admission.
Helmet Heroes: Helmet Art Auction and Wine Reception
Posted: July 12, 2010
The School of Social Work is hosting a fundraising reception and art auction to establish our first graduate scholarship to a veteran or other interested student in the area of Military Social Work. Monies generated at the fundraiser will go directly to establishing this scholarship.
The theme for the fundraiser is "Helmet Heroes," a helmet art auction and wine reception". Helmets are symbolic because they are representative of all branches of military service and visually reflect the protection they provide for our military personnel, who in turn protect our country. Army helmets will be artistically designed by invited local and regional artists and will be auctioned at the event. The artists will use their unique vision and artistic talents to honor and celebrate our veterans and military families.
The fundraiser will be held on the evening of Thursday, November 11, 2010, at Orr Street Studios in Columbia, MO. The reception and silent auction will take place at 6:00pm, followed by a live auction at 7:00pm.
The School is also seeking sponsors for the event, who will be recognized in the program and other advertising.
Save the Date for the MU School of Social Work Summit
Posted: May 12, 2010
The MU School of Social Work will host a summit entitled, "Meeting the Needs of Veterans & Military Families: A Summit for Health & Human Services Professionals," on Friday November 12, 2010, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Columbia, MO.
This event is co-sponsored by:
- MU School of Social Work
- MU Graduate School
- MU Extension
- MU College of Human Environmental Sciences
- MU School of Medicine
- MU School of Health Professions
- MU School of Nursing
- MU School of Law
- MU Public Health Program
- MU Center for Health Policy
- MU Department of Human Development & Family Studies
- MU Department of Psychological Sciences
- MU Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- MU Department of Women & Gender Studies
- MU College of Arts and Sciences
- Missouri Orthopedic Institute
- Lincoln University
- Wheelchair Personalities™
Registration is $100 and is now open (CEUs available). Please visit http://www.muconf.missouri.edu/veteranssummit to register. Contact Tim Morris at munconf1@missouri.edu or (573) 882-2301 for more information.
This conference has been approved for 6 Contact Hours, 0.6 CEU’s and 6 CME’s:
The Office of Continuing Education, School of Medicine, University of Missouri is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Office of Continuing Education, School of Medicine, University of Missouri designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Spring Semester 2010
Calling all Social Work alumni, students and faculty - The "31 in 31" challenge...
Posted: May 25, 2010
The Mizzou Alumni Association has presented a challenge to all of the school alumni organizations to a recruit new members. The group with the most new memberships by June 23, 2010 will receive a $1,000 prize. The School of Social Work Alumni Organization would like to recruit 31 new members in the next 31 days to be a contender for this prize. The $1,000 will be designated as a scholarship for one social work student who is also a True Tiger member of the Mizzou Alumni Association.
You can view membership information and complete the membership form online at: www.mizzou.com/joinsocialworkalumni. Your membership must be processed by June 23, 2010, to be credited to our new member contest for 2010.
Want to know what's in it for you?
- Visit www.mizzou.com for the complete list of outstanding benefits and services for members, including the numerous discounts available around Columbia and nation-wide!
- One price gains you membership in the School of Social Work Alumni Organization, the Mizzou Alumni Association AND your local chapter of alumni
- Membership dues are tax-deductible
- Your dues support the MU School of Social Work
- Your membership will contribute to scholarship funds for social work students
- As an appreciation gift for our members, the School of Social Work Alumni Organization will be giving away a $45 gift certificate to the University Bookstore at the end of June. All members, including brand new ones, will be entered into the drawing!
If you're already a member, we thank you for your support and please remember to renew! Please feel free to share this information with other social work graduates you know. You can still support our new member drive by purchasing a membership as a gift for a colleague or as a door prize for a staff meeting. (Only new memberships count toward the membership contest.)
Join today at www.mizzou.com/joinsocialworkalumni! We appreciate your support!
Retired Alumna, Mable Rumburg-Meites has Written her Memoirs
Posted: May 5, 2010
Mable Rumburg-Meites earned her BA in Social Sciences and Social Work from the University of Missouri in 1942, as well as a Masters in Medical Social Work from Washington University in 1946. She has written her memoirs, entitled "Life's Journey through almost a Century," and we are very pleased that she has allowed us to share them on our website. They provide a glimpse into not only her life, but the early years of medical social work as well.
2010 MU School of Social Work Annual Award Winners Honored
Posted: April 19, 2010
The 2010 MU School of Social Work annual award winners were honored on Thursday, April 15th, following the Stop Human Trafficking workshop.
CSSW is sponsoring a Hygiene Drive April 12-16 as part of HES Week Activities
Posted: March 16, 2010
The Council of Student Social Workers (CSSW) is sponsoring a hygiene drive, benefiting refugee and immigrant services, as part of HES Week. A drop off box will be located on the 7th floor of Clark Hall.
Human Trafficking Identification, Intervention and Outreach Project of Central Missouri
Posted: February 10, 2010
The Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition is now accepting registration for "Human Trafficking Identification, Intervention and Outreach Project of Central Missouri," which will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 8:00am-12:00pm with an optional interactive workshop from 1:00pm-3:00pm. This event will take place at Columbia Police Regional Training Center, Robert M. Lemone Building, 5001 Meyer Industrial Drive, Columbia, MO. Download directions and map to training center (PDF). Registration is $10. Download PDF flyer and registration form for more details.
MU School of Social Work Alumni Awards Presentation and Reception
At the close of the event, the MU School of Social Work Alumni Organization will present the annual awards to recognize the outstanding achievements of faculty, alumni, students and social service agencies. These awards are the highest honor bestowed upon the school's alumni, faculty, and students each year by the School of Social Work and its Alumni Organization. Please join us for the awards presentation and a reception in honor of the recipients.
BSW Student to Share Study Abroad Experiences in England
Posted: January, 25, 2010
Jenna Engler, a BSW student at the University of Missouri's School of Social Work, has received a scholarship to study abroad at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. Jenna is fortunate to have the opportunity to volunteer abroad while in England and will share her experiences by writing an article, at the conclusion of her trip, that will be posted on the School of Social Work's website. The article will be posted in late July. Jenna looks forward to the many adventures that lie ahead and wishes everyone the best of luck during the Spring 2010 semester. Stay tuned for her article!
Fall Semester 2009
School gives back to the community
Posted: December 14, 2009
Working with the Voluntary Action Center, the School of Social Work adopted three families in need this holiday season. Faculty, staff and doctoral students were generous in contributing $600 worth of food, clothes, toys and needed household items. (Pictured from left to right: Dr. Kalea Benner, Crystal Null, Kathleen Claxton-Rogers and Lisa Thomas).
Dr. Kim Anderson publishes book entitled, "Enhancing Resilience in Survivors of Family Violence"
Posted: Dec. 9, 2009
Kim M. Anderson, PhD, is an associate professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Missouri where she teaches clinical practice and evaluation courses at the graduate level. Dr. Anderson's scholarship bridges gaps between theory and practice by offering conceptual frameworks that captures the interplay of trauma and resilience for survivors of family violence and mental health practitioners. "Enhancing Resilience in Survivors of Family Violence" demonstrates the extent to which individuals with histories of family violence can have "self-correcting" tendencies that promote their positive adaptation in overcoming trauma. These strengths, which often go unrecognized or underappreciated, can be used for healing. This book assists mental health practitioners in identifying, supporting, and validating the resilient capacities of their clients.
School of Social Work 2010 Call for Nominations
Posted: Nov. 23, 2009
The University of Missouri School of Social Work Alumni Organization invites you to nominate students, faculty members, alumni, or community agencies for a School of Social Work Annual Award. The Awards Program is sponsored by the School of Social Work Alumni Organization (SSWAO), a division of the Mizzou Alumni Association. These awards are the highest honor bestowed upon alumni, faculty, students, and community agencies each year by the School of Social Work and its Alumni Organization.
Consider nominating your field student, a co-worker, a colleague, or an agency. By nominating someone for the Awards Program, you not only pay tribute to the specific contributions of the individual, but also bring validation and recognition to the profession. Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2010 Awards Program. Submission deadline is January 4, 2010. Download nomination form with award criteria. Awards will be presented at the School of Social Work's Spring Forum. Nominations are accepted from both members of the alumni organization and non-members. Nominees may also be member or non-members.
If you have any questions regarding the nomination form, please contact Brenda Sites at brenny513@yahoo.com. The Awards Committee looks forward to receiving your nomination.
SSWR 14th Annual Conference: Jan. 14-17, 2010
Posted: Nov. 13, 2009
The Society for Social Work Research (SSWR) is now accepting registration for their 14th annual conference, Social Work Research: A World of Possibilities in San Francisco, CA on Jan. 14-17, 2010. The SSWR Annual Conference offers a scientific program that reflects a broad range of research interests, from workshops on the latest quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to symposia featuring studies in child welfare, aging, mental health, welfare reform, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Participant registration includes all conference materials, refreshment breaks, admission to the Welcome to SSWR in San Francisco Reception on Wednesday, Opening General Session and Welcome Reception on Thursday, the President’s Reception on Friday as well as the reception on Saturday and the membership breakfast and meeting on Sunday. Participant registration also includes entry to exhibits, lectures, papers, symposia, and workshops. Those registered before December 4, 2009 will receive the early registration rate. Please complete the CONFERENCE REGISTRATION form or register on-line.
Online Grantsmanship Courses
Posted: Nov. 13, 2009
Beginning this spring, the University of Missouri Graduate School will offer the first of four ONLINE courses in grantsmanship.
Register soon for the first course: Grant Writing I (begins Jan. 19, 2010). Additional courses will include: Grant Writing II, Sponsor Relationships and Award Management. Registration details will be available soon. Visit
MUdirect.missouri.edu/degprog/grantsmanship for more details.
CEUs and Alumni Reception
Posted: Oct. 2, 2009
Dr. Judith Davenport, Professor Emerita at the University of Missouri, will present on "Practicing Social Work in the Hills, Hollows and Hinterlands" on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence (SADI), 1913 Rusmar, Cape Girardeau, MO, 573-651-6464. This interactive presentation will include historical differences between rural and urban places, people and cultures (with geographic differences); and joys and frustrations of rural practice, including new trends such as technology, immigration, and economic factors. There is no charge to attend this event, but an RSVP is required. Contact Deborah Simmons at (573) 882-4447 before November 11, 2009. Continuing education units are available for $10.
Symposium on Restorative Justice in Adult Criminal Courts to be held on Friday, November 13th at the University of Missouri.
The Restorative Justice in Adult Courts Committee of the Missouri Restorative Justice Coalition is co-sponsoring, with the University of Missouri School of Law Center for the Study of Dispute Resolution and the Peace Studies Department, a Symposium on Restorative Justice in Adult Criminal Courts on Friday, November 13th at the University of Missouri. The purpose of the Symposium is to educate stakeholders in adult criminal courts about restorative justice and how to utilize restorative justice practices within their disciplines, and also plan for how judicial circuits can implement restorative practices.
HES Fall 2009 Grant Seminars
Posted: Aug. 31, 2009
The HES Office of Research and Graduate Studies presents HES Grant Seminars, a series of sessions to assist HES faculty and staff who are writing and submitting proposals to grant funding agencies and foundations. All HES faculty and staff are welcome to attend. Bring your lunch and join us in 101 Gwynn Hall. Attendance is free, but you must register with Elizabeth Miller or call Diane Davis at (573) 882-7014. View topics and dates (PDF).
Council on Social Work Education’s 55th Annual Program Meeting (APM). Bridging Rights, Culture and Justice: Social Work as a Change Agent.
Posted: Jun. 23, 2009
The 2009 APM will be in San Antonio, TX from November 6–November 9.
Place your Social Work Shirt Orders
Posted: Oct. 9, 2009
It's that time again! You can now place your order for the new social work shirts. This year we are selling t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, hoodies and tote bags. View the design. The t-shirts and long sleeve shirts will have "Mizzou Social Work" on the front with the design on the back. The totes will just have the design on it. The hoodies will just say "Mizzou Social Work" without the design.
Prices:
T-shirt: $15
Long Sleeve: $18
Hoodie: $25
Tote: $10
(Prices are applicable for sizes S-XL. All other sizes will have an additional fee.) Download the order form (PDF). Please print the order form and return it to Jordan Petrek, Melissa Martin, Kalea Benner or Tammy Freelin (722 Clark Hall). ALL ORDER FORMS MUST BE IN BY OCTOBER 23 @ 5:00 PM!
Workshop - "When Rights Collide: Ethical Dilemmas and Social Work Practice"
Posted: Sep. 2, 2009
The MU School of Social Works is sponsoring a workshop on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the Heartland Foundation/emPowerU, 518 S. 6th Street, St. Joseph, MO from 12:30pm to 6:30pm. Dr. Paul Sundet, associate professor emeritus, will review the current code of ethics and provide participants with case vignettes to explore in small groups that are similar to ethical dilemmas encountered in practice. There is no charge to attend this event, but an RSVP is required. Contact Deborah Simmons at (573) 882-4447before September 21, 2009. Continuing education units are available for $10. The workshop satisfies the three-contact hour ethics requirement as outlined by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers.
Agenda:
12:30 -1:00pm - Registration
1:00-1:15pm - Welcome and Introductions
1:15-2:45pm - Presentation
2:45-3:15pm - Break
3:15-4:45pm - Presentations
4:45-5:00pm - Closing Remarks
5:00-6:30pm - Reception
MU School of Social Work Fall Conference: "Restorative Justice: The More Effective and Ethical Way of Responding to Crime and Harm"
Posted: Aug. 20, 2009
The 2009 MU School of Social Work Fall Conference will be held Friday, September 25, 2009 from 12:30pm to 5:00pm at Jesse Wrench Auditorium (Memorial Union South). Nina Balsam, a consultant in the areas of restorative justice, domestic violence, nonprofit management, and public policy, will introduce restorative justice principles and specific practices (contrasting this with our current retributive system) and discuss the history and present-day use of these practices in Missouri, the U.S. and other countries. Download the registration form (PDF) or contact Deborah Simmons for more information. (This conference satisfies the three-contact hour ethics requirement as outlined by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers).
MU School of Social Work Welcome Back BBQ
The MU School of Social Work will host a welcome back bbq at the courtyard outside of Lewis/Clark Hall on Monday, August 24th from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Come socialize with and meet classmates. Meet MU School of Social Work Faculty & Staff. There will be a FREE BBQ DINNER CATERED BY BUCKINGHAM’S SMOKEHOUSE (RSVP REQUIRED). Volunteers are needed to help set up and break down tables. RSVP/Volunteer help by August 17th to simmonsd@missouri.edu. Join us for this great event!
Project Homeless Connect needs your help! Volunteer guides are needed Friday, August 7, 2009 at Stephens College, Silverthorne Arena. We need up to 100 volunteers to work the morning shift, from 8:30 till 12:30 and assist the participants with moving from station to station, paperwork and services. We need up to 25 volunteers to work the afternoon shift beginning at noon and including break down after 3:00 p.m. Training will be provided on Tuesday or Wednesday of that week from 5:30 to 6:30pm at Boone County CMCA offices at 400 Wilkes Boulevard.
Spring Semester 2009
Mizzou has a new official page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbia-MO/Mizzou/90109721511?ref=n. MU has launched a new Facebook page to inform students, alumni and friends about University news and events. The Facebook page will also serve as a virtual help desk and provide users with the opportunity for networking with other MU students and alumni. Included on MU's Facebook page are news items from Mizzou Wire and Mizzou Magazine, as well as photographs of the campus.
2009 School of Social Work Annual Award recipients announced at Spring Forum The 2009 School of Social Work Annual Awards ceremony was held on Thursday, April 23 following the Spring Forum.
Spring Forum to feature social worker/author from N.C. - Nationally known motivational speaker Reeta Wolfsohn, CMSW, will present a three-hour session on Financial Social Work on the afternoon of April 23, 2009. Financial Social Work incorporates education, motivation and on-going support as a best practice for engaging clients into the process of creating a realistic, effective and achievable plan for taking greater responsibility for their money and their lives… by choosing to change their behavior. Reeta is the founder of the Financial Social Work discipline and the Money-Wise University. At the conclusion of the workshop, representatives of the Social Work Alumni Organization (SSWAO) will announce the annual alumni award winners. Continuing Education Units (.3 CEUs) are available for the workshop for $10. Registration for the Spring Forum is $50 for participants, and students get in free but need to register. Contact Deborah Simmons for registration.
Free webinar on financial social work to be held on April 2, 2009 - The Center for Financial Social Work will host a free 45-minute webinar training on "Financial social work: what it is, what it does and how it makes a difference during all economic times" to be held on Thursday, April 2 at 2:00pm EST.
School gives back to the community - Working with the Voluntary Action Center, the School of Social Work adopted two families in need this holiday season. Faculty, staff and students were generous in contributing food, clothes, toys and needed household items, such as cleaning supplies, paper products, towels, bed linens, pots and pans, dishes and laundry baskets.
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2008 Annual Alumni Awards Program. Submission deadline is January 23, 2009. Nomination forms with award criteria can be downloaded from the school's web site (http://ssw.missouri.edu/docs/nomform.rtf). Awards will be presented at the School of Social Work's Spring Forum. If you have any questions regarding the nomination form, then please e-mail Brenda Sites at brenny513@yahoo.com. The Awards Committee looks forward to receiving your nomination.
